Does your site selection drive your power generator requirements? Or do your power generator requirements drive your site selection?
If your current operation is experiencing flat growth and is fairly entrenched and satisfied in its current location, odds are that your power needs are already determined. But if you’re actively seeking out new sites, whether it’s to accommodate new business or to generate greater ROI through smarter site selection, there are a number of factors to keep in mind.
Primary vs. Back-Up Power Generator Selection
If your current or future sites are well connected to the grid, you’re more than likely seeking back-up power generation equipment. Just because this equipment will only be used for emergency scenarios doesn’t mean you can skimp on a power generator’s features. You can, however, determine only those parts of your operation that are truly critical to run in the case of an outage, and then match that load to a given generator’s capacity. Depending on the scope of your needs, you may even be able to consider diesel- or natural gas-fueled generators that are mobile. Find out the three questions to ask when buying a back up power generator.
If you have a site that is off the grid, you need to supply continuous power as long as your operation is up and running. And you may even need a back-up power generator, too.
Accessibility for Maintenance and Repair
Routine maintenance is key to ensuring that your industrial power generator operates at peak efficiency over its lifetime. Site selection may impact your ability to keep up this maintenance and even make needed repairs. Remote mining operations, oil rigs and other sites may require additional time and money to get the right people and resources to your location in a pinch.
When it comes to selecting the best power generator for your operation, the location and accessibility of your sites is a key variable to consider. Be sure to ask a lot of questions and carefully vet equipment before making a purchase.
